Montana Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/16/2026 12:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:10PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
Snow showers will affect the Rocky Mountain Front and Southwest MT through the afternoon hours today. Some of the snow showers will be heavy, reducing the visibility below one half mile for a short time. New snow accumulations will be light, generally less than one half inch, with much of the snowfall melting on pavement surfaces. However, some bridges could become snow covered and slippery. Some locations that could be affected this afternoon include Dillon, Helena, Boulder, Lincoln, along with portions of I-15 from Wolf Creek southward to Monida Pass, and Highway 12 from MacDonald Pass to Townsend. Those traveling through this region this afternoon should be alert for quickly changing road conditions along with reduced visibility at times.
Area Description: 
Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Helena Valley; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters; Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov